Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4.5 unit

plum tomatoes

cored and halved

2 tbsp

fresh mint

finely chopped

0.63 tsp

kosher salt

1 tsp

red wine vinegar

2 unit

garlic cloves

crushed

0.5 cup

mint leaves

packed

2.5 tbsp

olive oil

4 unit

French bread baguette

sliced

3 unit

cream cheese

softened

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat broiler.

Step 2
~3 min

Core tomatoes, halve crosswise, and squeeze over a sieve to extract juice. Reserve tomato halves and juice, discarding seeds.

Step 3
~3 min

Press tomato halves through a box grater into a large bowl, discarding skins. Add reserved tomato juice.

Step 4
~3 min

Stir in chopped mint, salt, and vinegar.

Step 5
~3 min

Process garlic in a food processor until chopped.

Step 6
~3 min

Add mint leaves and salt to the garlic; process until pureed.

Step 7
~3 min

Gradually pour oil through the food chute while processing until fully incorporated.

Step 8
~3 min

Slice bread into slices.

Step 9
~3 min

Spread cream cheese evenly over one side of bread slices.

Step 10
~3 min

Place bread, cheese side up, on a baking sheet.

Step 11
~3 min

Broil until golden.

Step 12
~3 min

Ladle soup into bowls.

Step 13
~3 min

Divide pesto evenly among bowls.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve with toasts.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of mint to your taste.

For a richer flavor, use homemade broth instead of water.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made a day ahead. Store separately from toasts.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with grilled cheese.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Often enjoyed as a light meal in warmer climates.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Meal
Summer
Lunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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